Part One: What Exactly is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy: An Introduction Play therapy has been around for a long time. It is aimed at adults and children alike. As a type of therapy that suggestively involves actual playing, it has recently been geared towards various disorders, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This blog explores what this type of therapy actually is, while taking a look […]
6 Mistakes parents make in teaching a child to read
Teaching a child to read is relatively easily – as long as you don’t make these 6 common mistakes. Find out what they are here or watch the video if you’re short on time.
How Can You Help a Child Struggling with Fine Motor Development?
Fine Motor Development is an important aspect of school readiness. When kids have good fine motor skills they can complete basic everyday tasks easily. Things like: picking up small items, writing, colouring, cutting and tying their shoelaces. And so, if your child experiences difficulties with these activities they might have problems with fine motor development. […]
Good Fine Motor Skills are important – here’s why:
Good fine motor skills are a determining factor to your child’s academic success. As a parent, you play a very important role in your child’s overall development, and this includes the development of their fine motor skills. One of the most important things that you can do for your child’s development is giving them fun […]
Understanding Motor Development in Children
Motor development includes both fine motor and gross motor skills. When a baby spends a lot of time on their backs or stomachs, it helps to develop their coordination, balance, and muscle strength. And after a lot of concentration and practice, babies will be able to reach and grasp objects, roll over, sit up and […]
What is Fine Motor Development in Young Children?
If you notice your child struggling with tasks like using scissors or writing, the term ‘fine motor development’ may have come up. But what exactly are fine motor skills and how do they develop? Let’s take a closer look. Fine motor skills involve movements that make use of the small muscles in the hands and […]
What Life Skills Do Kids with Autism Need?
Kids with autism can lead happy and fulfilled lives when they have people helping them and teaching them proper life skills along the way. As children become older, it’s important to begin teaching these children how to take care of themselves, essential life skills, and how to interact with the rest of the world. Personal Care […]
Parenting a Child with Autism – understanding the essentials
If your child – or the child of someone close to you – has just been diagnosed with autism, you are probably feeling baffled and overwhelmed. It is never easy to learn that someone you care for has a serious health or developmental condition. Below we help you get to grips with what this diagnosis […]
Understanding Autism in Children – a guide for parents
Autism in children can present in many different ways. It is a spectrum disorder. And every child on the autism spectrum has unique abilities, symptoms, and challenges. Learning about autism in children is important for three main reasons: It will help you – better understand your own child, get a handle on what all the […]
Social Skills for Children with Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may take longer than other children to learn social skills. You can use strategies like role-play and video-modelling to help your child learn the skills he needs to make friends and have a positive social life. Social skills and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Social skills will help your child […]
